Day 48: Numbers 8-10; Psalm 48
by Jonathan Merki on February 17th, 2024
Father God,Thank You for the wilderness! In Israel's wilderness wandering we see so much of human nature...so much of ourselves. More importantly, we see Your nature revealed. Holy and just, merciful and gracious, loving and faithful...present. Thank You! When we enter Your presence in worship, we encounter and meditate on Your unfailing love (Psalm 48:9). In these moments, and in all of life, it ...  Read More
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Day 47: Numbers 7; Psalm 47
by Jonathan Merki on February 16th, 2024
O LORD, our Lord,How mighty and majestic You are, ruling over nations, administering the universe, calling out the stars by name. Who can fathom Your greatness?O LORD, our Lord,How close and consistent You are, receiving our sacrifice of praise and reminding us that You have no favorites, well, unless we recognize that everyone is favored greatly by You.O LORD, our Lord,How present and personal Yo...  Read More
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Day 46: Numbers 4-6; Psalm 46
by Jonathan Merki on February 15th, 2024
Today, instead of our prayer reaching upward, hear God's conversation reaching down to us.Hear and meditate on God's desire to bless:“The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26, NIV)Respond to God's invitation to experience His presence:"The LORD Almighty is with us (Psalm 46:7a,...  Read More
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Day 45: Numbers 3; Psalm 45
by Jonathan Merki on February 14th, 2024
Thank You, Father, that You have given us all a place of service in Your Kingdom! Indeed, everyone has a place to serve and everyone's service matters. Thank You that our service is an extension of Your love and mercy and grace. It is a call to salvation, a journeying together in discipleship, a leading in triumphal procession to the throne of grace in worship and intercession. Thank You that this...  Read More
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Day 44: Numbers 1-2; Psalm 44
by Jonathan Merki on February 13th, 2024
Father,Today we are reminded once again that You are God in the midst of His people. Not only that, but You have raised up a tribe of intercessors whose ministry blesses us and shares our journey even when we may not be aware of their presence, or do not hear their prayers. Thank You! Today, may Your special blessing be upon those whose gift and calling is intercession. One day they will see the i...  Read More
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Day 43: Leviticus 26-27; Psalm 43
by Jonathan Merki on February 12th, 2024
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. (Psalm 42:5,11; 43:5)Father, GodThe fluctuations of emotion, the highs and lows, these are not foreign to you in us human beings. Thank You that You get us! Thank You that You receive us as we come to You. Thank You that we can be totally, completely honest about our jo...  Read More
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